Motorhomes could face overnight coast parking ban

Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough will be one of the locations proposed for the ban

Motorhomes could be banned from parking overnight at three coastal sites in North Yorkshire in a trial scheme following complaints from residents.

The ban would affect the A174 from Sandsend to Raithwaite, Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough and Osgodby Hill and Filey Road in Cayton Bay.

Under North Yorkshire Council's proposal, motorhomes would not be allowed to park at these locations between 23:00 and 07:00 for the next 18 months.

The council said the plans were prompted by an increase in overnight parking which was negatively impacting the local economy.

'Safety hazard'

It said complaints to authorities were "escalating" and there had been a number of fires at the locations where the trial is proposed.

Both the A174 and Royal Albert Drive have on-street pay and display parking in operation during the day from March to October.

In Osgodby Hill and Filey Road, parking is unrestricted and free, with the road providing access to a privately run car park and the beach.

Executive member for highways and transport, Councillor Keane Duncan, said: “We know how important the tourist economy is to the Yorkshire coast and motorhomes are as welcome to park on the sea front as any other vehicle during the day.

“However, extended stays, which usually include significant numbers of motorhomes parking overnight, are causing issues for nearby residents and are posing a serious safety hazard."

A decision on the trial will be made at a meeting on Friday.

The council said it would give members of the public a chance to share their views in the event the restriction is made permanent.

In 2012, a temporary restriction on overnight parking was introduced on several streets along the sea front, including those part of the proposal.

While the temporary restrictions were made permanent in 2015 on streets with nearby properties, restrictions were removed on those away from houses following feedback during the previous consultation.

The council said it acknowledged that the temporary measure could lead to motorhome owners parking on other unrestricted streets and said it would consider other locations in the future.

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